Erick Traplin Day

Celebrate over 35 years of one of our region’s favourite children’s entertainers with a day of fun and music for the whole family.

Activities and schedule

This celebration will be a day of free fun and music for all ages. Gather your family, come with friends or loved ones, or treat yourself to a summer day out to enjoy:

• live entertainment from Erick Traplin and other family-friendly performers
• roaming performers
• family-friendly activities and games (face painting, balloon artist, sidewalk chalk, and more)
• inflatable games
• food trucks
• and more!

About Erick Traplin Day
Join us for a fun-filled day as we celebrate the incredible Erick Traplin and his over 35-year career bringing joy to families across the region! With activities for all ages throughout the day, the highlight will be a special 1 p.m. celebration to say a heartfelt thank you to Erick.

Enjoy live performances, special guests, free games, activities and more as we honour the person who has been a cherished part of so many childhoods. Whether you’ve sung along as a parent or grown up with Erick’s music, we can’t wait to have you join us for an afternoon of fun, music and memories to celebrate his career and commitment to our community.

Tickets:

Free

Date & Time:

Sunday, June 8, 2025 | 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM

(special celebration starting at 1 p.m.)

Venue:

Carl Zehr Square, 200 King St. W., Kitchener

Parking and transit

However you get downtown, there are options available:

• transit
• vehicle and bike parking
• plan your route

Transit

Hop off the ION at either the Kitchener City Hall or Victoria Park station for a quick walk. Central Station is also a short walk away.

GRT routes 7, 8, 20 and iXpress 204 stop within walking distance of City Hall and Carl Zehr Square.

Vehicle and bike parking

Parking is available in the City Hall parking garage, as well as other City of Kitchener parking lots around Downtown Kitchener. Visit our parking locations page to find somewhere to park.

Visit our bike parking page to find information about secure bike parking in the City Hall parking garage

You can pay for parking in surface lots through the Passport Parking app. Download the app, available both on iOS & Android.

Plan your route

Check road closures on your route before coming downtown.

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